Dewi Kocu is "The First Paper Cutter Artist" in INDONESIA who creates paper cutting for occasional gifts. She started Cutteristic in 2011 and has created over 6000 pieces of artworks (birthday, wedding, anniversary) and trusted by more than 300 companies and government institutions for corporate and farewell gifts until today. She also shares this particular skill to hundreds of students in other cities in Indonesia.

What is Cutteristic

Paper Cutting

The art was originated back to the 6th century AD from China, that emphasizes its delicacy in shape. It is commonly used for architectural decoration to be placed in walls, doors, and windows. Over the years, it has developed into a form of decorative arts which worth a fortune due to its uniqueness and difficulties in the making process.

By the 12nd-13th century and onward, paper cutting had become an integral part of all Chinese people’s daily lives and by the 14th century, the art had spread to the Middle East and Europe. Over the millennia, a simple traditional art craft like paper cutting in particular, had evolved into one of a kind art forms embraced by respected artists and collectors around the world.

Cutteristic

Cutteristic itself consists of 2 words:

Cut and Characteristic.

Every paper cutting art has its own character due to its distinctive message in its various unique patterns and level of difficulties in the making process. Papercut designs can be very complicated or very simple as the artist’s desires. Cutteristic main product is creating face sketch paper cutting made from photos.

My Passion

As The First Paper Cutter Artist in Indonesia, I love to combine years of efforts and passions of the Chinese heritage technique with Indonesia rich culture. I proudly create my own unique line of custom paper cutting service to provide one of a kind decorative art which is unique to each customer based on their needs and requests.

Our mission is to bring back the old traditional heritage of paper cutting from China which is starting to fade in this modern era. Your favorite pictures or patterns in paper cutting form are the perfect gifts for anyone on any occasion such as seasonal greetings, birthday, anniversary, wedding, and any special occasions.

Why Choose Cutteristic?

With more than 4 years of experience, Cutteristic has created over 6000 pieces of artworks (birthday, wedding, anniversary, corporate and farewell gifts) and has been trusted by more than 300 well-known companies and government institutions to create gifts. Cutteristic also shares this particular skill to hundreds of students in other cities in Indonesia through a workshop and online tutorial.